Description
Under 1910.1200 & 1926.59 (Subpart D) the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard in order to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, information about the identities and hazards of the chemicals must be available and understandable to workers. OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires the development and dissemination of that information. This course meets the training requirements for OSHA's hazard communication standard 1910.1200, 1926.59, 1915.1200, 1917.28, & 1918.90. This course includes a supplemental section meeting the requirements for training Public Employees in New York State on their Right-to-Know in accordance with NYS Labor Law Section 551, Articles 48 & 28 and 12 NYCRR Part 820.
What you will learn
- Hazard classification: Provides specific criteria for the classification of health and physical hazards, as well as classification of mixtures.
- Labels: Chemical manufacturers and importers will be required to provide a label that includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category. Precautionary statements must also be provided.
- Safety Data Sheets: Will now have a specified 16-section format.
- Information and training: Employers are required to train workers on the new labels elements and safety data sheets format to facilitate recognition and understanding.
- New York State Right-to-Know: Requirements under New York State regulations for Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH)
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